by Con Warner
Fri Feb 07, 2014 2:39 pm
From: home home <[email protected]>
Date: February 4, 2014 at 11:11
To: Con Warner
Subject: RE: Question about the home at 1916 Andreo Ave # A, Torrance, CA 90501
Thanks for your email and interest in renting my House..my name is Christopher B Dewitt.I am the owner of the House you are making inquiry of…Actually I resided in the House with my family,Presently my House is still available for rent, (rental ready includes utilities)More so Now,My family and i are currently in (Nigeria) for an international Christian Followers crusade..Please i want you to note that i spent a lot on my property that i want to give to you for rent so i will solicit for your absolute maintenance of this House and want you to treat it as your own, It is not the money that is the main problem but i want you to keep it tidy at all time so that i will be glad to see it in a perfect condition when i come for a check up.I know how hard is it for someone to earn 1$ nowadays because the money doesn't come easily and that is why I make it fair in putting the rent for so low for someone to be able to afford every month.I also want you to let me have trust in you as i always stand on my word.My wife and i bought the House when we got married.When we left the state I had a thought of selling the House so I had to look for an agent, after getting one,we got a deal but later my wife advised against that and saying it is of no use selling the property we just have to rent it out to someone who can take good care of it till we return.The House is available for a Long and short term lease,As long as you wish to rent.I saw senses in her advice and i accepted it.So I contacted the agent back and requested for my keys and documents.I do not work with the property agent any more due to the fact that their charges are very high so am renting my beautiful family home on my own and we seek the best responsible tenant to live and maintain our property.Because of this reason and more we need a responsible person that can take very good care of it as we are not after the money, but want it to be clean and for you to take it as if it were yours.The House is located at:1916 Andreo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
Bedroom:2
Bathroom:1
The rent is:$1000
Security Deposit:$800
Pets Allowed:All Pets
Availability:Available Now for move in.
SO IF YOU ARE REALLY INTERESTED I WILL WANT YOU TO FILL THE RENT APPLICATION FORM BELOW.
FIRST NAME:__________?
MIDDLE NAME:__________?
LAST NAME:__________?
PROFESSION:__________?
(CELL)PHONE__________?
(WORK)PHONE__________?
(HOME)PHONE__________?
HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE LIVING IN THE HOME________?
PRESENT ADDRESS: _____________________?
CITY: _______________?
STATE:______________?
ZIP CODE: ____________?
HOW LONG? ___________IF RENTING
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING__________?
IF THIS HOME IS BEING GIVEN TO YOU,
HOW LONG DO YOU INTEND STAYING ____________?
WHEN DO YOU INTEND MOVING IN______________?
MONTHLY INCOME_________?
RELIGION_______________?
IF YOU HAVE A PET_________?
NAME OF PET: _____________?
KIND OF PETS: _____________?
DO YOU SMOKE ______________ ?
DO YOU DRINK ______________?
DO YOU WORK LATE NIGHT?____?
HOW SOON DO YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE KEYS AND DOCUMENT____?
HOW SOON CAN YOU MAKE THE DEPOSIT PAYMENT____?
PICTURE OF OCCUPANT______IF AVAILABLE?
DRIVING LICENSE/IDENTITY CARD_____IF AVAILABLE?
NOTE:You may drive by anytime to view the House from the outside and living environment of the House as you won't be able to inspect the Interior of the House because i have the keys/document of the House with me. It is located in a cool, quiet and safe neighborhood.Looking Forward to read back from you with the rental application form so we can proceed.
Regards.
Christopher B Dewitt.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, he will ask for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union or MoneyGram payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.
In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them again.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
If you are reading this because you are looking for property to rent, and you are in contact with this thief you are probably searching Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment before viewing, then it will also be a scam. Please forward the mail to me at the address in my signature line and I will investigate and list them if necessary.
